Spark New Zealand has rolled out its 4G data service in more than 70 cities, towns, and other locations, with the telco claiming that it now covers roughly two thirds of the country's population.

Spark's mobile revenues were up 11.3 percent to NZ$1.134 billion for FY16, well ahead of Vodafone 's recently published estimate of NZ$1.065 billion," Spark managing director Simon Moutter said.

Spark expects to report mobile revenue of NZ$1.1 billion as of the end of June, while Vodafone NZ will only record NZ$1.065 billion for the same period. Written by Corinne Reichert, Contributor ...

Photo / 123rf Spark is the latest service provider to increase prices. The telco’s broadband and mobile customers will pay between $2 and $8 per month more from August, depending on their plan.